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Old 10-11-2011, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
That never happens in the SUV?

Happens in my SUV

... much to my surprise!
Old 10-11-2011, 11:19 AM
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I am really starting to like the looks of the newer Cayenne's

and now I know they are fast
Old 10-11-2011, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
I am really starting to like the looks of the newer Cayenne's

and now I know they are fast
The new ones look good from the front, the back end looks like an Acura or a Hyundai. in any event, they look a hell of allot better than the old ones.
Old 10-11-2011, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
That never happens in the SUV?



nice - its funny how many people feel the need to tell you how fast they once drove a car....I think the car gives them a chance to re-live that moment in their mind...which is kinda cool
Nope...The wife's SUV just blends right in with everything else around it. When driving that car I'm just "Mr. Anonymous."

Originally Posted by ivangene
I am really starting to like the looks of the newer Cayenne's

and now I know they are fast
I like the new Cayennes too, especially those turbo models!
Old 10-11-2011, 04:08 PM
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I got to borrow that '11 Cayenne Turbo last week.

Wow, is it fast. I think 0-60 is 4 seconds.
Old 10-11-2011, 07:52 PM
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They look hot, and go like heck too, I want one to do a DE
Old 10-11-2011, 07:57 PM
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Yeah, I saw a black/black CS the other days with the 21" wheels from a Turbo and looked pretty mean. I originally did not liked them but they are starting to grow on me.
Old 10-12-2011, 12:22 PM
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yesterday all day...and this morning's commute the stars aligned.....

you know those days when the car starts right, no noises you thought "what was that" it goes right into first (every time, all day) smooth thru the gears and every downshift you nail the rev matching...she's tight and yet not harsh...nimble and agile...quick and perky, motor seems to love what ever it has in it - perfection thru and thru....

I dont mean to say its not always perfect, but some days its just SOOOO perfect

well that has been my last two days.....even though the weather is not the best, I love it when my weapon of choice to battle the traffic, the weather and the road is such an awesome instrument...a precision instrument....

loving it!

hope you drove yours and it gave you some lovin back
Old 10-12-2011, 02:12 PM
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Yesterday picked up my CTT from the shop. Had the cardan shaft replaced (broken after 63k miles) and also did the coolant pipes upgrade as preventive. Motor mount replaced as it was cracked

Drove car today and loving it! NO weird rattles with the new motor mount

Now I ready for my next long trip with the family
Old 10-12-2011, 02:38 PM
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coming to Seattle?


(for a craigslist BUY )
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You got it bud

We have not taken any trips up north yet. Most of our trips have been to SoCal.

SOO... hopefully sometime soon we will make it happen
Old 10-12-2011, 09:59 PM
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Dropped my C2S off at the dealer today so they could install PSE. I will pick it up tomorrow.

I can't wait!
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The sound should be such an improvement....take the long way home tomorrow Tim.
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Good spirited person: I stopped at a WaWa today and it was a little rainy and there was a spot right out front between two cars so I took it. Quick in and out, no worries. While I was opening the passenger side door to put my stuff in the car a woman comes running out and startled the hell out me as she loudly says "HEY - watch out that you don't hit my car with the door of your Porsche" - I turn and there she is leaning on the door of her dodge mini van like she is protecting it and she is smiling - then she says - "sorry - I meant to say watch out that you don't hurt your Porsche on my car". We had a brief conversation and I left with a smile.
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^^ that's pretty cool ...


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